The 40th Annual Frisco Gold Rush has been dubbed the oldest XC Ski and Snowshoe event in all of Colorado, and is more and more spectacular each year! Join us this season for an entire day full of winter sporting activities in Colorado’s most beautiful February weather. This all day event will feature races and events that will all go to sponsor the local Summit Nordic Ski Club.

You can keep the fun and excitement going year after year with your participation in these unforgettable races and events. The 40th annual Frisco Gold Rush starts out with the 5K/10K classic a double skiing event that is set to match the skills and participation of its skiers. There will be events for each age group (even the little -little guys!) throughout the day. Next, there are the 5K, 10K, and even 20K skating events (which make up the majority of the events) that will also be organized into classes for age and experience level. Finish out the day with an always fun and always challenging 7K TUBBS Snowshoe Race that is sure to get the whole family laughing. The races start at 8:00 on February 7th, 2010, and Early Bird Pre-Registration starts now!

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Travelers from across the country come out during the holiday season for these incredible festive days. Frisco’s Wassail Days begin on December 5th, 2009, and will continue until December 13th, 2009. This week of holiday cheer features a charming stroll through the famous Frisco holiday decorations, unforgettable shopping through Frisco’s adorable and unique shops, and all the delicious warm wassail you can drink.

Wassail is the traditional Old English holiday drink that is like a steaming apple cider. This spiced holiday drink is the pride of the Wassail Days festivities, and will keep you warm and happy as you are strolling the Frisco streets. Every morning you will have the chance to eat breakfast with Santa and bring your kids to take pictures as a holiday memento.

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It’s time to finalize those travel plans and decide on a Frisco hotel that has everything you need at a price you can be happy with. After all, finding reasonable rates on accommodations for you and your family doesn’t have to be a difficult proposition. In fact, aside from the excellent skiing and other outdoor activities so popular in Summit County, the wide range of affordable hotels and Frisco rentals are a big factor in why so many return year after year.

Alpine Inn
105 Lusher Court
Frisco, CO, 80443
866-539-0036

This new Frisco hotel is set in beautiful surroundings that are just minutes from downtown. They offer reasonably priced, clean and spacious rooms with great amenities to make your stay a comfortable one. Each room comes with a refrigerator, microwave, and wireless internet as well as beautiful views of the mountains.  Each morning a complimentary breakfast of coffee, juice, Danish and muffins is available to guests. Right outside you can catch the free shuttle to most of the ski areas as well as to in-town shopping and restaurants. The Alpine Inn is definitely something special in Frisco lodging.

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Enjoy Frisco’s only and one of Colorado’s best Haunted House displays ever! At Frisco’s Haunted House at the Frisco Recreation Building, this Halloween will be one to never forget. The frights and chills start on October 30th, 2009 and continue until Halloween Day, October 31st, 2009.

Come on out from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM either day for scary fun for the entire family. This haunted house is so real and so frightening, that it is not recommended for children under the age of 7 so leave your tiny one’s at home so not to scare them out of coming back a later year! There will be demons, witches, insane people, spirits, ghosts, and more. Frisco’s Haunted House tells a creepy story, so keep up while you are trying to keep your eyes open through the horrors.

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Skiers and outdoor adventurers from around the world know that Frisco rentals are not only the best value in accommodations, but also the best way to enjoy your Frisco vacation and all it has to offer. From condos in town to townhomes by beautiful Lake Dillon, you’ll find all the comforts of home and amenities you can’t get anywhere else in one of the areas beautiful Frisco rentals.

Since the size of your group is the primary factor in what type of Frisco lodging you choose, deciding how many will be travelling with you will help you make the right choice and ensure that you get the best property at the lowest rate possible. Here are just some of the excellent condos available this season.

Cross Creek
These are definitely some of the best Frisco vacation rentals as well as some of the most affordable. Set among beautiful Spruce and Ponderosa Pines, the property itself is bordered by Ten Mile Creek. This prime location makes for a tranquil setting with lovely views no matter what time of year you may be visiting. Inside, the spacious and well appointed 2 bedroom/2bath and 3 bedroom/3 bath units are just as inviting. Guests here enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, private balcony or patio, enclosed one car garage and cozy wood burning fireplace. The property also has an excellent clubhouse with indoor/outdoor pool, weight and fitness center complete with treadmill and Nordic Track, game room and TV.

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You’ll want to consider Frisco vacation rentals if you and your family are planning to ski the Rockies this season. Not only do these condos and townhomes put you close to the action on the slopes and the fun in town, they also help keep your vacation budget from overshadowing the very mountains you’re trying to enjoy. With far more room and amenities than your average hotel, Frisco vacation rentals give you all the comforts of home with the convenience of being just minutes from the fun and adventure you’re looking for.

Bighorn Rentals
These affordably priced units really have you covered regardless of the size of your family or group. With accommodations ranging in size from 1 bedroom/1 bath studios on up to 3 bedroom/2.5 bath condos with room for eight, you are sure to find what you’re looking for at Bighorn. All of the rentals come nicely appointed with a full kitchen or kitchenette, nice living areas, and cable TV with VCR or DVD player. Units on the first floor also have fireplaces. And a stay here puts you close to shopping, dining, and other Frisco attractions.

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When planning which Frisco lodging would the right choice for your next vacation to Colorado, it helps to determine what your needs are first. What is the size of the group you’ll be vacationing with? Are you taking your whole family, going with a group of friends, or just heading out for a romantic stay in the Rockies for two? If it’s just two making the trip then perhaps a Frisco hotel would be the best option. However, if you think that more spacious living areas that can easily accommodate larger groups would be better suited to your needs, then you should consider the following condominium and townhome Frisco lodging options instead.

Bay Club
Situated right in the heart of Frisco, the Bay Club offers a beautiful three bedroom, three bathroom condo with room for six. This unit has great features such as a large and comfortable living room with cozy gas fireplace, a complete kitchen, two master bedrooms, and full laundry facilities. Guests will love the private deck with gorgeous views of surrounding mountains and Lake Dillon.

Mallard Court
Mallard Court is peacefully tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. This is a luxurious three bedroom, three bath townhome that spans three levels and can accommodate up to nine guests very comfortably. Furnishings and décor are tastefully upscale and guests will love the vaulted ceilings. There is a spacious kitchen and formal dining area for easily preparing and enjoying home cooked meals. Watching the sunset from one of three private balconies and warming up before the stone fireplace are just two of the wonderful ways to spend an evening here. You’ll also appreciate the two car garage, laundry facilities and private hot tub.

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A Frisco vacation is tailor made for the adventurer in all of us. Known as Main Street to the Rockies, Frisco’s strategic location makes it the perfect place to stay when you want to enjoy all that this spectacular region of Colorado has to offer.

Seasoned skiers and snowboarders know that winter fun in the Rockies starts in Frisco. Six resorts are all within a thirty-minute drive including Keystone, Beaver Creek, Arapahoe Basin, Vail, Breckenridge and Copper Mountain. With the selection of terrains that these resorts put at your disposal, you will never have to limit yourself. Depending on the length of your stay, you could ski a different mountain every day. Add to that the numerous Frisco attractions to enjoy during the winter months such as snowmobiling, dinner sleigh rides, ice skating and dog sledding tours.

Your Frisco vacation is certainly not limited to fun in the snow. In the summer you will want to head down to the beautiful Lake Dillon. Rainbow and Brown trout wait to test your fishing skills in mile after mile of peaceful shoreline coves. The Frisco Marina will hook you up with canoes, kayaks, motorboats and sailboats for a peaceful afternoon on the water. You can even sign up for sailing lessons.

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